A cold front will be the focus for thunderstorm development chances by mid to late afternoon. The severe thunderstorm threats will be relegated to the central Kansas counties. Areas west of Wakeeney to Dodge City and Meade line will be behind the front with little if any chance for thunderstorms later in the day.

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

WednesdaySunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 39.

SaturdaySunny, with a high near 73.